HMS Victory undergoes restoration
The first restoration work of the mast and rigging began on HMS Victory on 12 July 2011 ready for an exhibition next year.
The work will see 26 miles of associated rigging and 768 wooden clocks...
SS Robin returns to its London birthplace
SS Robin, the world's last remaining steam coaster ship, built in 1890, returned to London's Royal Albert Docks. The iconic ship of British maritime heritage will open as an attraction in 2012 in the...
Visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this summer
With 800 years of naval history, visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this summer and take advantage of the Big Ticket offer. Receive entry to all attractions, including the world's most famous historic ships and The National...
History of British Golf
King James II famously banned the game of golf in 1457. Fortunately this law was overturned and Britain now boasts some of the finest golf in the world.
Venice has its canals, America the Grand...
Tower Bridge is restored to former glory
Finally, after three yearsof paint analysis, scaffolding, polythene and engineers, the most famous bridge in the world has been restored to all its former glory - Tower Bridge is back.
Finally, after three years of...
Dreaming up inspiration at Chenies Manor Gardens
“Beautifully mellow under the trees by the church, and archaeologically a fascinating puzzle,” said architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner, of Chenies Manor House.
Should we save Britain’s oldest Bowling Green?
Elizabethan sea captain Sir Francis Drake first received news of the Spanish Armada while playing at the Plymouth Hoe bowling green.
He famously kept his cool, insisting on finishing his game before taking to the...
Famous Royal Visits to Spa Towns
Spa towns have always enjoyed a close relationship with royalty. Whether as distinguished visitors, trendsetters or patrons, royal guests played a large part in bringing Britain’s spa towns into popularity.
Malvern water, bottled by Schweppes,...
Conquer the Tower at Windsor Castle
For over 800 years, Windsor Castle’s world-famous Round Tower has dominated the surrounding landscape. This month they announced a new, guided tour – ‘Conquer the Tower’.
For over 800 years, Windsor Castle’s world-famous Round Tower has...
Historic Treasure under threat
A rare silver 18th century wine cistern commissioned by Thomas Wentworth (1672 – 1739), who built Stainborough Castle, and who was the ambassador to the King of Prussia at Berlin, is under threat of...
© 2022 Chelsea Magazine Company